I don’t often share my creative writing but decided it was time. If you’re interested in reading a poem, take a look at my Substack. Link in bio! #substack #writersofbluesky

Tired of writing the same reactions over and over? Instead of ‘she looked away’ or ‘he avoided her gaze,’ let’s dig deeper.

In my latest Substack post, I break down how to move beyond repetitive reactions making your scenes more vivid and layered.

🔗 Link is in my bio!

#writersofbluesky

‼️📖 Back at it again sharing 10 books that will that will not only help you get started but also sharpen your writing skills along the way.

➡️ Take a look at my most recent Substack to learn more & read about the Snowflake Method that gave me a jump start in writing my novel. #writersofbluesky

See ya later, TikTok! 👋

Honestly, as a PR & marketing professional, I never thought this day would come.

But I was ✨shocked ✨ by how instinctively my brain and fingers reached for TikTok during the momentary ban.

Read more on my Substack ➡️ link in bio

#substack #socialmedia #tiktok

If you are:

• Craving words that make you feel deeply (and maybe a little nostalgic)
• Fatigued by the current political climate & needing some encouragement
• An introspective soul who dreams in prose
• Or someone who needs a little more magic in their inbox…

Check out my Substack (link in bio) ✨

Last week, I stepped into a class where we explored Audre Lorde’s powerful words on anger as a force for change, not destruction. This journey into the uses of anger challenged me to see it as a tool for transformation rather than something to fear.

Read more on my #substack link in bio!

Artwork by Rick Frausto

✨Characterization in Fiction✨
📖 What is a main character?
📖 Pinpointing the MC’s timeline
📖 Do you need to relate to the MC?
📖 Do you need to like the MC?
📖 The 4 methods of characterization
📖 Writing exercise

Find the link to my Substack in my bio! (It’s for free all subscribers!)

I graduated with my master’s degree yesterday! 🎓 Two years and a novel completed. This program gave me the tools, the confidence, and the encouragement to dream bigger, write boldly, and believe in my voice. I can’t wait for the next chapter! ✍🏻 #mfacreativewriting #writersofbluesky

In my new #substack post, I talk about embracing the unpredictable twenties, navigating comparison in both life and the writing industry and how we find ourselves on the cusp of change in the new year ahead.

If you want to read more, the link is in my bio! ✍🏻✨

Follow along on my insta as I share my favorite books of the year ✨ #BookRecommendations #YearInBooks #FavoriteBooks2024

❄️ December holds a subtle undertone of melancholy, a taste that lingers in the air like a drop of winter frost. The quiet ache grows louder with each passing month, reaching its fullest form by December.

Continue reading more on my Substack & I share a poem. 📖 #substack #writersofbluesky

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Substack… talking all things social media - the trend to ditch it all together, the possible TikTok ban and what that means for writers and authors as we merge into utilizing Instagram and BlueSky. 📲💙🌠

Thrilled to share my first published piece! My poem has been featured in the Central Oregon Writers Guild Anthology, and I couldn’t be more excited. Grateful for this milestone and for the chance to share my words with the world! ✍🏻📖

🌟Substack🌟

“I don’t know where my characters are leading me, and for the first time, they’ve gone quiet. They’ve always guided me, showing me their choices, their paths, their truths. Now, it feels as though they’re paused—frozen in time—just as the world itself feels on pause.”

Link in bio📖

Found this playlist on Spotify and it is perfect to listen to while reading and writing. ✍🏻📖

Book Haul ~

Eager to read these!

📖 ‘Cassandra Speaks’ by Elizabeth Lesser
📖 ‘Democracy in Retrograde’ by Sami Sage and Emily Amick

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“Outfit”
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Quote this with the FIRST pic that appears, that is your vibe you give off on BlueSky

Sharing my latest Substack. It’s been a long few weeks since the election and I’ve taken some time to reflect. Link in bio to read. 💙